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Call for Submissions - Juried Art Show
Date: Jan 2, 2019
Leighton Art Centre is accepting submissions for its 17th Annual Juried Members Show until March 24th. Artists must be members to submit ($50/year).
Call to Artists: Art Calgary 2019
Date: Jan 2, 2019
Art Calgary invites applications from all emerging, mid-career and established artists. We are looking for contemporary artwork in a variety of media including, but not limited to, sculpture, printmaking, video/animation, photography, installation, drawing, textiles and, of course painting. Art Calgary is a professional, contemporary art fair, designed to provide an opportunity for artists to showcase their work and connect with collectors, galleries and art enthusiasts. Our aim is to exhibit well executed, visually vibrant and intellectually stimulating artwork.
Call for Submissions | Rebuilding Summer Cultural Trade Routes
Date: Jan 2, 2019
This self-directed residency will explore a deep and meaningful form of reconciliation through creative process from an Indigenous perspective in a contemporary world.
Call for Submissions | Projection Technologist Practicum
Date: Jan 2, 2019
Explore projection and video for live performance by supporting Banff Centre’s mainstage productions with current technology and techniques.
Call for Submissions | Props Builder Practicum
Date: Jan 2, 2019
This program is an immersive exposure to the skills required by a props artisan in today’s theatre world.
Call for Submissions | Scenic Carpenter Practicum
Date: Jan 2, 2019
This intense, experiential learning opportunity marries technical training in the arts with hands-on, real world experiences.
Call for Submissions | Wardrobe Technician Practicum
Date: Jan 2, 2019
Develop your skills by practical application, working as part of the wardrobe team on Banff Centre performance programming. Stitching, dressing, and wardrobe management placements are available.
Call for Submissions | Scenic Artist Practicum
Date: Jan 2, 2019
This intensive, personalized, hands-on program will cover the processes of planning and executing many 2D and 3D techniques essential to painting for theatre.
Call for Submissions | Boots and Shoes Technician Practicum
Date: Jan 2, 2019
This program provides one-on-one specialized instruction in footwear fitting, repairs, alterations, and basic drafting and building.
Call for Submissions | Wigs and Makeup Technician Practicum
Date: Jan 2, 2019
Learn hands-on the basics of wig making, styling, and makeup techniques for the stage, including foundation construction, facial hair, ventilating/knotting, and styling for human and synthetic wigs.